The Trial of Adolf Eichmann is a new play by director and producer David Serero that’s scheduled to premiere Off-Broadway at the Center for Jewish History at 15 West 16th Street by Fifth Avenue on May 21.
The play, set in Jerusalem in 1961, focuses on the real-life trial of Eichmann, a German-Austrian official of the Nazi party considered to be one of the main organizers of the Holocaust.
As history has it, Eichmann was captured by Israeli agents in Argentina and then brought to Israel for his trial.
“As the courtroom drama unfolds, audiences are confronted with the moral dilemmas faced by the prosecution, defense, and the international community,” reads an officiall press release. “Eichmann’s unapologetic defense, which hinges on his claim of “just following orders,” sparks intense debates about responsibility, collaboration, and the nature of evil. The play delves into the legal and ethical complexities of the trial, exploring how the pursuit of justice can intersect with the need for closure, healing, and reconciliation in the aftermath of unspeakable atrocities.”
Given the current state of affairs in the United States and beyond, the play holds added resonance, intersecting with the sorts of themes and discussions that Jews around the world have been dealing with since October 7.
The world premiere of the production will take place in midtown Manhattan on May 21. The play will then be mounted four more times in July, later this summer. Tickets to all the shows run about $30 and can be purchased here.
